Forts & Monuments in India

What does the architectural legacy of India signify?
Indian architecture is a delightful blend of numerous styles of architecture, representing various cultural influences, regional variations and dynastic control. The country has myriads of attractions in terms of forts and monuments. Each monument is a history in itself, symbolising wonderful artistry. The master craftsmanship and the elegance of the incredible structures enliven the glory and grandeur of the bygone eras. An aura of mystery, fascination and romance engulfs the visitors and travellers as they fix a gaze upon.

Which are the famous forts and monuments?
The Amber Palace, built in red sandstone and white marble, epitomises a wonderful combination of the Hindu and the Mughal architecture. The pyramidal structure of the Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds is an incredible structure in itself. The giant complex of the City Palace, a major landmark in the city of Jaipur, is a magnificent collection of royal residences, courtyards, gardens and other palatial buildings. Most of the parts of this palace were designed by a Britisher Sir Swinton Jacob. The Jaisalmer Fort, founded by Rawal Jaiswal, is the second oldest fort in the state of Rajasthan. The Red Fort or the Lal Quila was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan when he shifted his capital from Agra to Shajahanabad in the year 1638. Standing in the heart of the city of Hyderabad, the Charminar is a magnificent piece of Qutub Shahi architecture. Other famous attractions include the Junagarh Palace, the Lake Palace, the Umaid Bhawan Palace, the Jaisalmer Fort, the Golconda Fort and the Mysore Palace.

What's on the list?

	Amber Palace, Jaipur
	Amber is located at a distance of 11 km from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. It was the former capital of the Kacchwaha Rajputs.

	Hawa Mahal, Jaipur
	The Hawa Mahal is located in the city of Jaipur in the northwestern Indian state of Rajasthan. The Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds, a major landmark of the city, ropes in hordes of tourists and travellers from all across the globe.

	City Palace, Jaipur
	The City Palace is located in Jaipur in the northwestern Indian state of Rajasthan. The city of Jaipur is internationally renowned for its exquisite forts and palaces.

	Lalgarh Palace, Bikaner
	The Lalgarh Palace (3 km north of the city centre) is located at Bikaner in the state of Rajasthan in northwestern India. The desert town of Bikaner was founded by Rao Bika in the year 1488.

	Junagarh Palace, Bikaner
	The Junagarh Palace is located in Bikaner in the northwestern Indian state of Rajasthan. The palace is popular for its impregnable status, pulling in a huge number of tourists and travellers from far and wide.

	Lake Palace, Udaipur
	The Lake Palace is located in the city of Udaipur in the northwestern Indian state of Rajasthan. It lies on the Jag Niwas Island, covering 1.5 hectare of it, in the middle of the Pichola Lake.

	City Palace, Udaipur
	The City Palace is located in the city of Udaipur in the northwestern Indian state of Rajasthan. The huge palace, towering over the lake, is the largest palace complex in the state.

	Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur
	The Umaid Bhawan Palace is located at Jodhpur in the state of Rajasthan in northwestern India. It was one of the last royal constructions, built to provide work for the poor villagers of the region.

	Jaisalmer Fort
	The Jaisalmer Fort is located at Jaisalmer in the state of Rajasthan in northwestern India. Jaisalmer acquires a beautiful position in the heart of the Thar Desert, forming the Desert Trio together with the cities of Jodhpur and Bikaner.

	Chittorgarh Fort
	The Chittorgarh Fort is located at a distance of 330 km southwest of Jaipur in the state of Rajasthan in northwestern India.

	Red Fort, Delhi
	The Red Fort is located in the city of Delhi in northern India. The fort, an excellent piece of Mughal architecture, is the major attraction of the city, attracting a multitude of travellers and visitors from all across the globe.

	Charminar
	The Char Minar is located at Hyderabad in the state of Andhra Pradesh in Eastern India. Standing in the heart of the city, the monument is a magnificent piece of Qutub Shahi architecture.

	Golconda Fort
	The Golconda Fort is located at a distance of 11 km from the city of Hyderabad in the eastern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The fort lies on the western outskirts of the city.

	Mysore Palace
	The Mysore Palace is located at Mysore in the state of Karnataka in the southern India. The palace epitomises a wonderful fusion of the Hindu-Muslim traditions.